Physical exercise is an important tool to tackle the deleterious effect of aging. However, which is the best exercise intervention is still unknown. Moreover, many exercise interventions are complicated to implement, particularly in nursing homes. In contrast, walking is a simple, natural, and familiar mode of exercise that is well tolerated by older adults. Thus, the objective was to assess and compare the effects of an individualized multicomponent exercise program and an individualized and progressive walking intervention on LTNH residents´ physical and cognitive performance, habitual physical activity, psycho-affective status and quality of life.
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Short Physical Performance Battery
Timeframe: Measurements will be made at baseline and after the intervention (3 months)